Policies & Procedures
What are the five things that you can use your New Futures scholarship for?
Tuition, Books, Transportation, Educational technology, Childcare (for on-campus daycare centers)
When does Engagement Intervention occur?
When a scholar has missed multiple New Futures events or has not been in contact with their advisor on a regular basis
Name one New Futures essential skill
Communication; Time Management; Self-Advocacy; Job- & Career-Readiness (Career Launch)
True or False: You can have your scholarship check be sent directly to you or directly to your school
True! During the pandemic especially, we have been recommending that scholars request that their check be sent directly to them so it doesn't get lost.
When does Academic Intervention occur?
when a scholar's GPA has fallen below a 2.0
True or False: Most if not all of New Futures programming will be held virtually in 2021
True
How long should you expect to wait for your scholarship request to be processed after you submit the request?
3 to 4 weeks - so please request it as soon as you register for classes!
I must respond to New Futures staff within how many hours?
48
True or False: I can only request up to $120 per credit every semester of my scholarship.
True! For example, if you are taking 6 credits, you can only request $720 of your scholarship, no matter what you are using it for (unless you are requesting educational technology, then you can request an extra $600)!
What is at least one way your New Futures Advisor can (and will!) support you?
Academics; Financial Aid & Assistance; Non-Academic Challenges; Career-Readiness (and anything related to these that you need support with!) :)
After you finish your first academic program, and if you would like to continue your education, you have the chance to apply for a ___________ scholarship with New Futures
Second-Time
Name the five documents that you need to submit to New Futures when you request your scholarship
Bill or receipts, Transcript, Class schedule, & Payment Request Form
What are the steps if a scholar does not uphold New Futures policies & expectations?
Academic or engagement intervention and potentially dismissal from the program
Name at least one way you might be asked to contribute to a New Futures Development or Communications campaign
Instagram takeovers, Sharing a quote, Recording a short selfie video, Writing, recording and sharing a speech